Balkans: Israel deepens ties with Bosnian Serb separatists through Banja Luka trade office
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported53m ago
On Thursday, Israeli officials opened an Israeli Chamber of Commerce office in Banja Luka, the seat of the Serb-dominated entity of Republika Srpska in Bosnia. The development marks a deepening of ties between Israel and the region's nationalist Bosnian Serb leadership.
The opening of the trade office takes place amid existing political tensions in the Balkans. The move highlights the strengthening relationship between Republika Srpska and Israel through official commercial representation.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Emphasizes Israel deepening ties with Bosnian Serb separatists and nationalist leadership
Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on Bosnian Serbs strengthening ties with Israel amid regional tensions
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